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See the latest updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.

Latest announcements

UBC’s search for a new President and Vice-Chancellor

Read the update from the Hon. Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
Dr. Pieter Cullis awarded Killam Prize for Health Sciences

The prizes are awarded to Canadian scholars distinguished through sustained research excellence.
Support learners and colleagues during Ramadan

This year, Ramadan month starts on March 22 or 23. Read the explainer from the Office of REDI.
Changes to video platform Kaltura

UBC Kaltura is migrating to the cloud. If you use Kaltura, here’s what you need to know.
Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions

Submit your teaching & learning event idea by March 31.
New BCCSU Research & Dialogue speaker series

Starting March 29, the series aims to place substance use research in dialogue with lived experience.

VCHRI Research Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Health Care through Research

Register to join the summit on June 2.
National emergency alert system test May 7 & Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week, running May 4–10, is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity to take action to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. Find resources, tips and webinars from UBC and beyond to ensure you’re prepared for emergencies. National emergency alert system test A test of…
Innovation UBC fall programs: Venture Founder & Lab2Market

Apply to join programs to translate your research to real-world impacts.

New Faculty Research Award

New faculty & clinical faculty, apply for funding by June 16.
Shared Research Platforms Competition

UBCV research facilities, submit an expression of interest by May 1.
Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.